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7 Practical Ways Educators Can Use AI to Save Time and Support Learners

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic idea—it’s here in the classroom, staffroom, and even in the way we prepare for lessons. For those working in education, where classes are often diverse in background, ability, and learning style, AI can be an especially useful tool. Here are seven practical ways tutors, lecturers, and teachers […]

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First Things First – Why Priorities Matter In Life, Faith and Work

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First Things First — Why Priorities Matter in Life, Faith, and Work One of the clearest lessons I’ve learned in life — through my faith, my work, and my own mistakes — is that getting your priorities right is the key to a successful life. I am a Christian, so in terms of priorities of

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Digging Deeper – AI is not AW

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AW? In my last article we looked at Human – AI collaboration. We live in an age where artificial intelligence can generate text, write code, and model systems with breathtaking speed. Its reach is immense, its precision often astonishing. And yet, it remains—utterly—without will. Artificial Will (AW) would be a different thing all together! Philosophically,

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Human AI Collaboration

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Human + AI: A Powerful Partnership in Software Development Artificial Intelligence is evolving at an incredible pace, and in the world of software development, it’s tempting to imagine that code can now almost write itself. But while AI tools can accelerate workflows, generate boilerplate, and suggest solutions — they can’t (and shouldn’t) replace human expertise.

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10 Rather Useful Web Features

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Managing large amounts of student, staff, or timetable data can be overwhelming — especially when the tools you’re using feel clunky or outdated. Modern education websites and portals need to make it easy to view, update, and interact with information. Whether you’re logging attendance, checking reports, or updating contact details, the experience should feel simple

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Empowering Education with Thoughtful Development

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The Best in Web Interface Design: How Terrabase Empowers Education with Thoughtful Development In an increasingly digital world, the education sector demands more than just functional software — it requires intuitive, accessible, and elegant interfaces that support learning and administration seamlessly. At Terrabase, we specialise in building web applications that not only meet these expectations

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Terrabase Ruby on Rails Consultancy

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Expert Ruby on Rails Consultancy: Revitalising Your Legacy Applications Ruby on Rails (RoR) has long been a trusted framework for web applications, known for its efficiency, scalability, and developer-friendly environment. However, as with any technology, older applications can become outdated, difficult to maintain, and prone to performance or security issues. For organisations still relying on

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On Site Open-source File Sharing and Syncing

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In today’s digital age, managing and securing your data is more important than ever. ownCloud offers a robust, open-source solution for file sharing and syncing, but hosting it yourself can be a daunting task. This is where Terrabase comes in. Here are several compelling reasons why you should consider Terrabase to host your ownCloud server.

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Spreadsheet Spaghetti

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In the digital age, many organisations still rely heavily on spreadsheets for managing data, tracking projects, and making decisions. While spreadsheets are versatile and familiar, they come with significant limitations and risks that can hinder an organisation’s efficiency and growth. Here’s why running an organisation on spreadsheets is not a good idea and how a

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Future Software

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02/11/2020 (From the archive – first published 28/09/2019) The Future of Software: Fast, Intuitive, and Seamless Instant Startup and Seamless Connectivity In five years, I envision software that is incredibly fast, easy to navigate, and intuitive to use, with clever, simple touch gestures. It will be cloud-based, dynamic, visually appealing, and innovative. But what does

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